The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Penzance
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Penzance will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Truro for Penzance on Sat, Dec 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Truro to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Truro to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 AM Truro | 0h38 | 8:35 AM Penzance | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:36 AM Truro | 0h40 | 11:16 AM Penzance | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:01 PM Truro | 0h39 | 2:40 PM Penzance | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Penzance
Trains from Truro to Penzance run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Truro to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Truro and Penzance from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Truro to Penzance
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro to Penzance by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penzance, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Truro to Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
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